So, like, this horse named Journalism totally came from behind and won the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on a Saturday. It clocked in at 1:55.37, snagging the victory in the second jewel of the Triple Crown of horse racing. And get this, the jockey, Umberto Rispoli, is the first dude from Italy to win one of these Triple Crown races.
The horse’s trainer, Michael McCarthy, also had a great day, grabbing his second Preakness victory. He had previously trained another winner in 2021 called Rombauer. So, like, Saturday was a big deal for everyone involved. Oh, and by the way, Pimlico Race Course is getting a major facelift with a $14.3 million overhaul. The Preakness is gonna move to Laurel Park in 2026 and then come back all shiny and new at Pimlico in 2027.
Now, let’s take a look at some cool photos from the event. You’ve got Umberto Rispoli flashing a winning smile after riding Journalism to victory. There are also pics of fans holding up signs with the horse’s name and the whole shebang. It looks like it was quite the eventful day at Pimlico Race Course, with all the excitement and celebrations going on. Good times, good times.
